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Flooring: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Pros and Cons of Bamboo Flooring
A comparative look at the positive benefits and the negative drawbacks of natural bamboo flooring
Pros and Cons of Concrete Floors
A guide to the benefits and drawbacks of using a concrete floor in various interior and exterior locations.
Cost Of Refinishing Hardwood Floors
This articles explores the different elements which effect the cost of refinishing a hardwood floor, and compares it to the price of new installations and other alternatives.
Cleaning Bamboo Flooring
Information about cleaning and caring for the bamboo floors in your home.
Basic Basement Flooring Options
A look at different basement flooring options
Laminate Flooring Underlayment
Everything you need to know about laminate flooring underlayment.
Vinyl Vs Linoleum Flooring
A side by side look at vinyl versus linoleum flooring, with a close comparison of the two materials.
The Good and Bad of Laminate Floors
There are a number of benefits to using laminate flooring, but there are also a variety of drawbacks that you should be aware of.
Rubber Flooring Pros and Cons
There are a number of advantages, and disadvantages, to installing a rubber floor in an interior space. This article looks at the different characteristics and what they might mean to you.
Cleaning Tile Grout
Tips and tricks for cleaning set in mildew out of the grout lines in your bathroom.
A Comparison Of Bamboo and Hardwood
A comparative look at bamboo versus hardwood flooring options, and the advantages, and disadvantages of each.
Marble Flooring Information
A beginners guide to marble flooring, including information on how pricing, maintenance, and cleaning considerations. A must read for anyone who is considering installing a marble floor.
Pros and Cons of Marble Kitchen Flooring
Is marble tile a good material for kitchen floors? Here we discuss the benefits and the drawbacks of this elegant material.
Bamboo Floor Buying Guide
Everything you need to know to be able to make an informed decision when purchasing a bamboo floor
Overview Carpet Choices
A look at the different types of carpets that you can get, including loop pile, and split pile carpeting options. It also discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each fiber style.
Guide To Natural Stone Floors
A complete overview of natural stone tiles. Includes important questions to ask your dealer, care and maintenance instructions, and the differences between various natural materials that are available for flooring applications.
Inexpensive Kitchen Flooring Ideas
In this article we look at a variety of inexpensive kitchen flooring options, that will be able to stand up to the rigors of the kitchen, without breaking your bank.
Installing Marble Flooring Tiles
Instructions for installing marble floor tiles including pictures of each step along the way.
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring
A look at the pros and cons of pre-finished hardwood flooring in comparison with wood floors that are treated on site.
The Pros and Cons of Mosaic Glass Tile Flooring
The benefits and drawbacks of mosaic glass tiles when used in flooring installations throughout the home and in commercial properties.
A Complete Guide To Natural Cork Flooring
An overview of everything you need to know about natural cork flooring.
Cleaning Cork Flooring
Information on how to clean and care for your cork floor, in any room in the house.
Solid vs Engineered vs Strand Woven Bamboo
A comparison of strand woven, engineered, and solid bamboo floors, including the various processes used to manufacture them and the characteristics of the final material.
Carpet Vs Hardwood Floors
Hardwood flooring and carpet are two of the most popular flooring options available, and in this article we look at them side by side.
Cork Bathroom Floors
Is cork flooring appropriate for bathrooms? Experts disagree, but there are definitely advantages and disadvantages to this unique material.
Installing Cement Board
Cement board underlayment or some other type of water barrier underlayment needs to be installed before tiles can be laid in a room.
Cork Kitchen Floor Tiles
Are cork floor tiles right for your kitchen? We discuss the benefits and drawbacks in this exclusive article.
Cleaning Beer and Wine Stains Out of Carpeting
Cleaning beer and wine stains from your carpets
Cost Effective Green Flooring
A list of the best value green flooring options which are available including a comparison of prices, durability, and environmental impact
Commercial Vinyl Floors
Vinyl is a relatively durable commercial flooring application which can be put to good use in mid and high traffic locations. However the quality, type, and manufacturing integrity of the material will determine how well it will hold up over time.
Pros and Cons of Vinyl Floors
The advantages and disadvantages of vinyl flooring in residential and commercial applications.
Linoleum Bathroom Flooring
A look at the characteristics, advantages, and drawbacks to installing Linoleum in a bathroom.
Maintain A Bamboo Floor
Taking care of a bamboo floor, including important information about caring for and maintaining it over the long term.
Cleaning Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum flooring is relatively resilient, however it does require some care when cleaning dirt, stains, and other blemishes
Vinyl Flooring Image Gallery
A picture of gray and white vinyl floor tiles
Cleaning Pet Stains From Carpet
Techniques for cleaning dog and cat urine stains from carpeting.
Concrete Flooring Picture Gallery
An image gallery featuring pictures of a variety of concrete floor surface treatments, which can allow you to achieve a number of different inspiring effects using this unique construction material.
How To Steam Clean Hardwood Flooring
Full instructions for steam cleaning your hardwood floors, including very important warnings about ways that you can seriously damage your hardwood floor surface covering.
Bamboo Bathroom Floors
A look at whether bamboo can be used safely and effectively as a flooring material for bathrooms.
Concrete Flooring Style Options
This article looks at the different style and design options that are available with a concrete floor including epoxy, pigmentation and acid staining techniques.
Cork Flooring
A picture of cork flooring installations in various rooms throughout the interior of a home.
Vinyl Bathroom Flooring
Is vinyl flooring right for your bathroom? While it is resilient and water resistant, there are some factors that you need to know about before choosing this flooring material for your home.
Linoleum Kitchen Flooring
Information about using linoleum in a kitchen flooring application including water protection and cleaning instructions
Basic Bamboo Flooring
A complete guide to natural bamboo flooring
How To Seal Marble
Sealing marble flooring tile grout lines in order to prevent moisture penetration and staining.
Sheet Vs Tile Vinyl
There are a lot of differences between vinyl tiles and vinyl sheet flooring. These can make a big difference in how the floor holds up under different traffic patterns and in various environments.
Testing Concrete Slab Moisture
A look at the different methods and procedures that are used to determine the level of moisture in a concrete floor or subfloor
Cork Basement Flooring
A look at cork flooring in basements, and whether it is appropriate for these below grade installations.
All Natural Linoleum Flooring
Characteristics, design, and installation considerations when choosing linoleum flooring
Natural Fiber Carpets
A look at the different all natural, environmentally friendly carpet materials
5 Best Bedroom Flooring Ideas
A look at the 5 best bedroom flooring options, taking into account design, feel, insulation, comfort, and maintenance.
A Look at Bedroom Carpeting
An overview of the pros and cons of bedroom carpeting and the different types of carpet materials that are available to you.
Maintenance of Sheet And Soft Tile Flooring
Care and maintenance of cork flooring tiles and sheets
Marble Floor Options
A look at the different options that are available when choosing marble floors
Bamboo Floor Pictures
A look at a variety of bamboo flooring options, installed in several different interior spaces around the home.
Brick Flooring Images
A gallery of brick flooring pictures including a variety of interior spaces.
An Overview of Brick Flooring
The many benefits of brick flooring including heat, insulation, and durability
Concrete Kitchen Flooring
Concrete may be an excellent choice in the kitchen due to its water resistant properties, but there are some thing you may want to be concerned with before making a purchasing decision.
Cork Flooring Pros and Cons
A look at the various elements of cork flooring, and how they hold up in different rooms around the home and in commercial settings.
Bamboo Kitchen Floors
A look at the benefits and drawbacks of using natural bamboo flooring in an interior, residential kitchen.
Buying Rubber Floors
All of the information that you need in order to make an informed decision when purchasing rubber flooring materials.
Low Maintenance Kitchen Floors
It's difficult to find a floor that can handle the spills and splatters that are common in the kitchen. In this article we look at a variety of flooring options that are easy to clean, and low maintenance.
Brick Kitchen Floors
A look at brick kitchen flooring and the various options that are available to you. It also discusses some of the drawbacks of this material in a kitchen, including concerns about water penetration.
Concrete Bathroom Floors
Concrete is becoming a popular option in many interior bathrooms, both because of the utility of the material, and its ability to be painted, stained, and etched
Cleaning Hardwood Floors
Basic information about how to clean, care for, and maintain a natural hardwood flooring installation
The Problems With Hardwood in Bathrooms
Hardwood flooring can be challenging to maintain in a wet and humid environment such as the bathroom. In this article I discuss some of the ways you can meet these challenges, and discuss the pros and cons of using wood flooring materials in this space.
Concrete Basement Floors
The existing concrete slab in your basement may be the perfect flooring option when treated with stain and paint coverings
Information About Buying Laminate Flooring
Important facts and information that you need to know about laminate flooring.
Hardwood Bedroom Floors
A look at hardwood flooring in a bedroom, its advantages, its disadvantages, and it's value when selling a home.
Hard Tile Flooring
A look at natural stone and ceramic hard tile flooring options that are available to you
Vinyl Floor Tiles
An overview of information you need before you choose vinyl tiles or sheets for your home or flooring project.
Vinyl Kitchen Floors
An in depth look at vinyl sheet and tile flooring, and its application in various kitchen environments. This includes information about maintenance, long term care, pricing, and other relevant factors.
Laminate Flooring Image Gallery
A picture of laminate flooring tiles that look like natural stone materials.
Basic Laminate Floor Info
Basic background information about laminate floors including history, applications, and structural flooring info.
An Overview of Concrete Flooring
A general look at concrete flooring materials including background information, material make-up, and both commercial and residential applications
Earth Friendly Concrete Flooring
Concrete flooring is generally considered to be an eco-friendly green building material, although it does depend on the type of concrete used.
Kitchen Flooring Pictures
This picture depicts a faux stone vinyl floor, that accurately simulates the look of real, natural slate, installed in an elegant kitchen setting.
Brick Flooring Pros and Cons
A look at the advantages, and the disadvantages of brick flooring in various locations throughout the home.
Basic Living Room Flooring Considerations
An overview of living room floors including functional and stylish considerations.
Vinyl Hardwood Floors Vs Natural Hardwood
Vinyl hardwood flooring is able to simulate the look of real, natural wood materials very accurately, but it is not yet able to mimic the feel of the actual thing.
Slate - Dealers Versus Hardware Stores
Information about the difference between buying slate from a delaer and a chain hardware store
Vinyl Flooring Environmental Concerns
There are numerous ecological concerns when it comes to vinyl flooring, from its production, through its life cycle, and through to its waste period.
Eco-Friendly Linoleum Flooring Tiles
Linoleum is one of the most environmentally friendly flooring options available. Made from natural renewable materials, it can be easily recycled and can last up to 40 years.
Rubber Flooring Picture Gallery
A variety of pictures of rubber flooring installations in various interior spaces.
Remove Marble Floor Tile
This is a detailed guide that will give you step by step instructions for removing marble floor tiles in preparation for a new flooring installation.
Replace Slate Floor Tile
The first step is to gather the various tools that you are going to use in the tile repair job. This includes devices for cutting the grout, breaking the tile, removing it, and then replacing it with a fixed tile.
Best Flooring For Senior Citizens
A look at different flooring types and their suitability for senior citizen living areas.
Bamboo Flooring in Basements
A look at the different things you have to consider when you decide to install a bamboo floor in a sub grade basement location
Laminate Floors In a Kitchen
Laminate flooring isn't always appropriate for a kitchen, but with new manufacturing techniques it is a viable option.
Calculating The Cost of Brick Flooring
A handy guide detailing the formulas you need to use to use in order to determine how much your brick flooring installation project will cost.
The History Of Floors - Part One
A look at the history of floors, starting in primitive pre-historic days, and working through some of the biggest innovations in this industry, including the invention of heated floors by the Romans.
Concrete In Living Rooms
Various options and ideas for using the concrete slab in your home as the floor surface for your living room, or family social area.
Vinyl Basement Flooring
A look at waterproof vinyl flooring in basements, cellars, and below grade installations.
Ceramic Tile Flooring
A complete guide to ceramic tile flooring, including information about manufacture, design, use, and care
Hardwood Floor Shopping Guide
A complete shopping guide for hardwood floors including information about grade, cut, hardness, and species, so that you can make an informed decision.
Cork Flooring Tiles
A list of resources about cork flooring, including maintenance, installation, and room by room considerations
Hardwood Kitchen Flooring
Hardwood floors can be used in kitchens, but they will require constant maintenance and vigilance, as well as periodic refinishing to keep them looking their best
Regrouting Marble Floors
Use a grout saw or a dremel to remove the grout that is in the lines in between the marble tiles.
Hardwood Flooring Stains and Finishes
A look at the different decorative and finish treatments that can be used to both dress a hardwood floor, and protect it from spills, scratches, and stains.
Eco-Friendly Rubber Floors
A look at the ecological characteristics of rubber flooring tiles.
Drawing Reference Lines
Drawing reference lines on the subfloor, tracing through the center of the room, allows you to center the design of the tile pattern on the middle of the room.
Parquet Wood Flooring
An in depth look at parquet flooring, exploring it's manufacture, use, and maintenance.
Cork Bedroom Flooring
Information about choosing, installing, cleaning, and maintaining a cork bedroom floor.
Cork Living Room Floor
information about cork flooring and its usage in a living room, family room, or den
Children’s Bedroom Flooring
When looking at flooring for a child's room, you want to try and balance low maintenance, with soft safety, to find a material that will support and protect them as they play.
Commercial Flooring Considerations
A look at the different considerations you need to account for when choosing commercial flooring
Maintenance Of Cork Floors
This article lists detailed instructions for the long term care and maintenance of a natural cork floor.
Professional vs. DIY Floor Installations
Information to help you decide whether to do your own flooring installation, or hire a professional flooring installation contractor.
Laying Out Tile Kitchen Floor Projects
Laying out a tile kitchen floor, how to measure, graph, and create a design
Hardwood Flooring Information
Background information about hardwood floors, including installation, repair, and maintenance instructions.
Ceramic Living Room Floors
Ceramic flooring is a great, low maintenance solution for a variety of living rooms, dens, and family rooms.
Hardwood Living Room Floors
Hardwood flooring is a durable, low maintenance, surface covering material that is great in living rooms and dens
Vinyl Bedroom Floors
Vinyl flooring can be used in almost any room in the home, including the bedroom. In this space the wide variety of colors and print options allows you to create the perfect floor surface covering for your bedroom.
Clean Mildew From Brick Floor
How to clean mildew stains from a brick floor
Bathroom Floor Tile
A look at the different characteristics necessary for bathroom flooring materials.
Commercial Bamboo Flooring
A look at the options available for people seeking to use bamboo flooring materials in commercial and high traffic situations.
Linoleum Living Room Floors
A look at linoleum floors when used in living rooms, an unusual choice but one with a variety of benefits.
Cork Flooring In Public Locations
Information about cork flooring in public and commercial low to mid traffic level installations.
Brick Flooring Articles
Information, articles, and resources concerning brick flooring options
Vinyl Living Room Floors
A look at the different options that are available to you, when choosing vinyl flooring for a living room, den, or family gathering area.
Mosaic Glass Tile Flooring
Complete information about installing and maintaining mosaic glass tile floor, including detailed design and sizing considerations.
Linoleum Bedroom Flooring Options
Linoleum is not a common bedroom flooring choice, but a variety of inherent characteristics are making this eco friendly flooring more popular in these spaces.
Bamboo Living Room Flooring
There are a variety of shades and stains available with bamboo floors, letting you get really creative with your living room designs.
Mosaic Glass Floors In Bathrooms
Mosaic glass tile flooring is popular in bathrooms because glass is impervious to moisture and staining agent penetration.
How To Waterproof a Basement Brick Floor
How to protect a brick basement floor against water damage
Ceramic Kitchen Floors
A look at ceramic flooring and its use in a kitchen environment, including its ability to withstand the rigors of the kitchen
Ceramic Bathroom Floor Tile
Ceramic tile is a great choice for bathrooms because it is resistant to moisture, humidity, and stains, and is relatively easy to keep clean.
Wood Floor Paint Treatments
A look at the various decorative paint treatments that are available for hardwood floors including solid, patterned, and stenciling designs.
Bamboo Bedroom Flooring Pictures
There are a variety of styles, designs, and colors that are possible with bamboo flooring in a bedroom
Ceramic Tile Flooring pictures
A beautiful beige mottled ceramic tile kitchen flooring installation.
Brick Bathroom Flooring
Information about using brick flooring pavers in a bathroom location. Includes details about safety considerations, design options, and maintenance issues.
Green Kitchen Flooring Options
In this article we take a look at various eco-friendly flooring choices that can be used in a volatile kitchen environment.
Brick Living Room Floors
Information about brick flooring in a living room, den, or family room setting including style and design considerations.
Maintaining a Brick Floor
Brick flooring maintenance instructions for keeping a brick floor looking its best
Laminate Living Room Flooring Pictures
A look at a picture of a laminate floor with a light golden color installed in a living room.
Linoleum Basement Floors
An in depth look at linoleum sheet and tile flooring, and its use in a below grade basement location.
Buying Ceramic Floor Tiles
A complete guide to buying ceramic tile, including a list of options, concerns, and issues that you may need to be aware of before making a decision.
Laminate Bedroom Flooring
Laminate flooring is a great, low cost, low maintenance flooring solution for many bedroom environments.
Purchasing Mosaic Glass Floor Tiles
Detailed information on making an informed choice when purchasing mosaic glass flooring tiles.
Parquet Flooring Pictures
A picture of a Herringbone Patterned Parquet Floor With a fresh coat of varnish being applied to give it a deep rich color.
The History Of Floors - Part Two
This article looks at more modern developments in the flooring industry, exploring the creation of things such as ceramics, carpet, linoleum, and PVC tile.
Fixing a Cracked Marble Floor Tile
There are a variety of materials and equipment that you will need in order to repair and replace a marble flooring tile.
Hardwood Flooring Photo Gallery
A lovely picture of a hardwood floor in a laundry room, matched against natural hardwood frames and buffet tables.
Recycled Glass Tile Flooring
Recycled glass is manufactured by melting down waste glass products, and then molding them into new, usable shapes. This allows for the creation of a beautiful, eco friendly flooring installation.
Cleaning Brick Flooring
Cleaning a brick flooring installation. Detailed instruction
Is Bamboo Green?
While bamboo is a natural and ecologically friendly material, there are a variety of issues that bring up concerns about its impact on the environment.
Commercial Brick Flooring
A look at the different characteristics of brick flooring that effect its performance in high traffic commercial locations.
Dining Room Flooring Pictures
Hardwood dining room flooring is elegant, upscale, high end, and easy to clean and maintain.
Ceramic Basement Floor Tile
A look at ceramic floor tile and its use in basements, cellars, and other below grade installations.
How To Clean Gum From Carpets
Instructions for cleaning gum and gum related stains out of your carpet, using a variety of methods.

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